back pain

Hey everyone, I thought it could be helpful for those struggling with chronic pain and symptoms to hear one of Sarno's seminal works, 'Healing Back Pain' read from someone who has been there and moved on (or healed.) It is definitely a different book and experience depending on where you are...

I’m in the market to work with a TMS coach for a few sessions.. Any recommendations? I have a session with Tovah Goldfein and Rose Hoey of TMS roundtable next week but I want some recommendations please. I have worked with a SIRPA hypnotherapist recently for 3 sessions but no success. I’ve...

Yesterday I did loads of TMS work. I meditated twice. Had an afternoon nap. Stayed present. Had a bath. Read a few pages of Mind Body Prescription. Tried to stay relaxed and not overthink. Read a few success stories which give a bit of hope. Thought I might have had a bit of a breakthrough...

Hi, My story starts 10 years when I was 19 years old. I was a junior in college studying computer science. I just landed my first internship and I was ready to give it my all and excel at my internship. I didn't just want to be average, I wanted to be one of the best programmers in the world. I...

The pain/fear cycle being what it is- fear of the pain actually reinforces the neural pathways that create the pain- it makes sense that while we work to calm our nervous system, we want to send messages of safety to ourselves. These messages typically sound like, “I’m okay. This is just...

Hi all, I'm new to this particular forum, but I wanted to share with you my experience with TMS, low back pain, and a host of other symptoms, in the hopes that it might inspire others to think outside the box and really question their symptoms. And honestly, I think writing this out is also...

Hi I’ve had daily back pain for over 4 years. Got another MRI planned in January but the scan two years ago was clear, nothing to report. I am journaling and meditating. My back pain is worse in bed and morning. It’s actually worst in my sides just beneath the rib cage, I wake up every day...

Just wondering if this is something that any of you guys have experienced? It seems I picked up a mild cold on the weekend and since then a few symptoms that had been gradually improving (deep fatigue, brain fog and back pain/stiffness) have kicked up quite intensely. Much more intensely than...

My low back pain (of 10 years) is 90% better only one week after reading Dr. Sarno’s books. Now, it has been another week and I am dealing with constant low- level anxiety. My brain is always on high alert. Is this a normal part of recovery? Do I need to just be patient? Or do I need to dig...

Just popping in to say KEEP GOING! Life is BEAUTIFUL on the other side. Yesterday I walked 5 miles, planted fall flowers, took a nap, prepared a family dinner, played yard games, ate and drank delicious food including beef, cookies, and wine, and then played a rousing game of “monster” where...

Hi all I’ve had chronic back pain for over 3 years. Over the last 6 - 8 weeks I’ve been in a really bad spell and I really can’t see any way of this improving. The pain flare up started when I went on a flight to a holiday in Cape Verde. The holiday wasn’t enjoyable for me because I was...

Hi everybody This is my first post on the TMS wiki…so I’m just going to tell my story and if somebody manages to read it and be kind enough to offer advice or support I would massively appreciate it. I’m 35 yo and my physical pain began when I was approx 20 years with a terrible case of shin...

You’ve done everything right. You’ve made your lists of past stressors, current stressors and tms personality traits. You’ve done expressive writing exercises for 20-30 minutes most days. You self soothe after these sessions through meditation or walking in nature. And you still have symptoms...

Early in the pain recovery process, I read over and over that I should stop talking about the pain. It’s in multiple books and podcasts on the subject, so being the good little student that I am, I took that to heart and immediately stopped all pain discussions. I remember telling my husband...

Never mind

But I don’t want to journal. Is it the only way to get in touch with emotional drivers of chronic pain? No. No, it’s not. Now, if you aren’t opposed to journaling, I’d certainly start there. It has worked beautifully for many many people including me. However, if the idea of sitting down...

I subscribe to Dr. David Hanscom's weekly email, and wanted to share some things from the most recent one (sent today 6/12/22): This patient story: “My Way Out” (of “The Abyss”) – One Patient’s Story – Back in Control This article about what Dr. H refers to as Expressive Writing This free...

Hello my friends.. I recently got over a stomach virus. been bloated, for few days but im recovering now. I started my training in school monday, and on sunday was when i was bad. Alot of pressure. As im feeling ok now wth the tummy, Now i feel a certain pain around my kidney area. Let me...

Hi all. I overcome debilitating back pain several years ago, but I want to post my experience in overcoming it so that I may help others experiencing the same confusing dilemma that is chronic pain. My back pain started at about 18 years of age, and was about a 3 year, highly stressful ordeal...

Hello, First time posting on here, hoping to get some reassurance that what I am experiencing is TMS so I can start on my healing journey. I’ve had a myriad of symptoms that started February 2020. My symptoms include vertigo, nausea, back pain, jaw pain, twitching ALL OVER my body, numbness...